Add a Button on the POS

Last updated: Jun 26, 2026, 12:43 PM

 
 

 

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How do I add a menu item button on the POS?

To add a menu item button on the POS, you configure the menu element in Toast Web, and it appears on the POS after you publish and resync. Navigate to Menus > Menu management > Menu manager and add your desired menu item, modifier, or menu group. Select Save, then Publish All Changes. Your POS device picks up the change on its next sync, or you can resync the device to apply it right away.

 

Note: Only add a new item if you are certain it does not already exist elsewhere on your menu. A duplicate item can cause a cluttered menu and inaccurate reporting. If the item already exists, reuse it with the Add existing option instead. For details, see Create and Manage Menu Items.

 

For full menu setup steps, see Get Started With Menus.

 

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  • "Where do I add a new item button to my POS?"

 

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How do I add a discount button on the POS?

To add a discount button on the POS, you create the discount in Toast Web, and it appears on the POS as a button after you publish and resync. Navigate to Finance > Related > Settings > Discounts and promo codes and create a new discount. You can create a percentage-based discount (for example, a 10% senior or teacher discount) or a fixed-amount discount, and you can set it to apply to a single item or to the entire check. Select Save, then Publish All Changes, and resync your POS device.

 

For full setup steps and discount options, see Get Started With Discounts.

 

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  • "Where do I create discount buttons?"
  • "How do I set up a discount button for my POS?"
  • "How do I add a button for a specific discount?"

 

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How do I add a payment option (tender) button on the POS?

To add a payment option (tender) button on the POS, you create the payment option in Toast Web, and it appears on the POS as a tender button after you publish and resync. Navigate to Finance > Related > Settings > Other payment options and create a new payment option, such as a paper check, paper gift certificate, or other custom tender. Select Save, then Publish All Changes, and resync your POS device.

 

For full setup steps, see Set Up Other Payment Options.

 

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  • "How do I add a payment tender to the POS?"
  • "How do I create a new tender method in Toast?"
  • "How do I add a check or cash tender button?"

 

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Why isn't my new discount button showing on the POS?

If your new discount button is not showing on the POS, the most common causes are that the change has not been published, the device has not resynced, or the discount's availability or visibility settings are limiting where it appears. Confirm the discount is set to Active in Finance > Related > Settings > Discounts and promo codes, check that the current date and time fall within the discount's availability settings, then resync your POS device. For step-by-step help, see Get Help With Discounts Not Appearing on POS and Troubleshoot Discount Availability.

 

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  • "My discount button disappeared from the POS, how do I get it back?"
  • "Why won't my discount button appear on the register?"
  • "I created a discount but it isn't on the POS, what do I do?"

 

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Can I add a custom tender button, like a house account or barter button?

Yes, you can add a custom tender button, such as a house account or barter button, by creating it as a payment option in Toast Web. Navigate to Finance > Related > Settings > Other payment options and create a new payment option, then publish and resync your POS device. If you need a tender that connects to an outside system, such as a property management system or a custom integration, contact Toast Customer Care to confirm what is supported.

 

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  • "Can I create a barter tender button?"
  • "How do I add a house account payment button?"
  • "Can I make a custom payment button on the POS?"

 

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Can I edit buttons directly on the POS without using Toast Web?

You can make some changes to menu buttons directly on the POS using Quick Edit mode, without opening Toast Web. On the POS device, tap and hold any menu button and select Enter Quick Edit. Quick Edit lets you change certain details on existing menu items and modifiers, but you cannot add new discount buttons or payment option buttons from the POS — those are created in Toast Web. For details, see Use Quick Edit Mode on the POS.

 

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  • "Can I change a button on the POS itself?"
  • "How do I use Quick Edit to change a menu button?"
  • "Can I edit menu items without Toast Web?"

 

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